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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 166A. North Carolina Emergency Management Act § 166A-19.42. State Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Fund

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Account Established.--There is established a State Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Fund as a reserve in the General Fund. Any funds appropriated to the Fund shall remain available for expenditure as provided by this section, unless directed otherwise by the General Assembly.

(b) Use of Funds.--The Governor may spend funds from the Fund for the following purposes:

(1) To cover the start-up costs of State Emergency Response Team operations for an emergency that poses an imminent threat of a Type I, Type II, or Type III disaster.

(2) To cover the cost of first responders to a Type I, Type II, or Type III disaster and any related supplies and equipment needed by first responders that are not provided for under subdivision (1) of this subsection.

(3) To provide relief and assistance in accordance with G.S. 166A-19.41 from the effects of an emergency.

(c) Reporting Requirement.--The Governor shall report to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and to the Chairs of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives on any expenditures from the State Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Fund no later than 30 days after making the expenditure. The report shall include a description of the emergency and type of action taken.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 166A. North Carolina Emergency Management Act § 166A-19.42. State Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Fund - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-166a-north-carolina-emergency-management-act/nc-gen-st-sect-166a-19-42/

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